Cardiology Flashcards
1
Q
Can LVH or LV dilation be felt on examination?
A
LV dilation
2
Q
What is S4 caused by?
A
Atria forcefully contracting in effort to overcome an abnormally stiff or hypertrophic ventricle
3
Q
Why is S2 heart sound split?
A
Pulmonary valve under lower pressure, so closes slightly after aortic valve